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Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Employee Benefits

At Calpine, our comprehensive total rewards package goes far beyond a paycheck. It includes benefits designed to help you balance work with life, manage your health, protect your income, help prepare for your retirement and much more. For employees who go above and beyond, Calpine offers awards and recognition for exceptional job performance. In addition to competitive salaries, Calpine provides a flexible paid time off (PTO) program, commuter expense reimbursement and bonuses for referring highly qualified new employees.

Hybrid with On-Site in Houston: Three times a week

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Will lead and oversee the accounting of our power plants, fixed asset and development efforts for Calpine Corporation and subsidiaries, which includes key accounting and reporting processes as well as internal and external reporting of financial results related to these areas. Key responsibilities will include: Accounting team leadership role with responsibility for the monthly fixed asset, construction and development and generating fleet accounting close process. Working collaboratively with the plant operations team to record operating expenses, and calculation and reporting of depreciation expense for our generation fleet. Additionally, this role will be responsible for design, implementation and maintenance of a system of internal controls that will ensure that company assets are adequately safeguarded and that financial reporting information is prepared in compliance with all financial policies.

Job Responsibilities

• Will have direct management responsibility of the following: General Accountants , Credit Manager & Accounts Payable/Billing Supervisor. · Supervises the completion of Federal and State tax reporting requirements. · Manages multiple department functions with an operational focus. · Manages activities of broad functional area through first level management and professionals, including full human resources, cost and budgetary accountability.
• Decisions typically related to implementation of department strategy, intradepartmental coordination, and business outcomes. · Results have significant impact on costs and achievement of department objectives. · Identifies opportunities which make a significant difference to the performance of multiple department functions and possibly organization-wide impact. · Makes decisions for large-scale projects, a closely related set of projects and/or initiatives involving multiple functional areas.
• Establishes operational objectives for multiple functions including work plans and delegating assignments to subordinate managers and senior professionals. · Works within broad guidelines; applies advanced technical knowledge of multiple functions to solve complex problems which may have long-term impact on the department.
• Manages multiple functions within a department with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods and employees. · Responsible for performance reviews, promotional decisions, and pay actions for top professionals and management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Accounting or Finance, prefer Master’s Degree.
• Previous management experience.
• CPA preferred
• Typically requires minimum of 15+ years in area of specialization.

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